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Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns competing on the PPA Tour.

.com·Aug 5, 2026Carvana PPA Tour announces global “World Pickleball Rankings” systemThe first-of-its-kind ranking unifies every PPA Tour event into a single ranking and crowns the sport’s best all-around players.Reads on Pickleball.com

Europe is stepping onto the global pickleball stage in a big way.

.com·Aug 4, 2026A new frontier: PPA Tour Europe is bornA 20-event season across nine countries sets the stage for top players to rise and compete on a global level.Reads on Pickleball.com

.com·Jul 1, 2026PPA Tour calendar gets a shakeupOne of the biggest changes sees the Veolia Arizona Open added to the schedule in September.Reads on Pickleball.com

Carlota Trevino and Kelly Goodnow after winning the women's doubles title at the Boise PPA Challenger.

.com·Jun 16, 2026Kelly Goodnow becomes youngest gold medalist in PPA Tour history at Boise ChallengerOne of Anna Leigh Waters' longest-standing records in pro pickleball was broken over the weekend by a young star with a bright future.Reads on Pickleball.com

Recap · Mar 12, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Indoor USA ChampionshipsLakeville, Minnesota March 10, 2024. MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (3) Christian Alshon and Thomas Wilson def. (6) Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong, 11-2, 10-12, 11-9, 11-2. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,411…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Mar 10, 2024Double dipping will be the norm on Championship SundayIf you like Ben Johns, this is not your weekend. If you’re a huge fan of Anna Leigh Waters, well, maybe this isn’t your weekend, either, or Riley Newman or…Andrew Gilman

indoor championships serve recieve

Recap · Mar 9, 2024Stakrsud will be busy on Championship SundayWe’ve known all along about how impressive Federico Staksrud is. And now at the PPA’s Indoor Championships, Staksrud is going next-level. What a pair of days for Staksrud, who is…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Feb 28, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the PPA Mesa Arizona CupMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson, 11-4, 11-1, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES:978 shots.114 rallies.8.6 shots per rally.38…Jim Ramsey

Waters/Johns Championship Sunday

Recap · Feb 25, 2024Mesa Arizona Cup Championship Sunday Preview, from the Stats Desk(all stats and records reflect PPA Tour events only) Anna Leigh Waters: 22 PPA Triple Crowns (three consecutive), 94 tour wins. (34 S, 29 D, 31 MX) Title #100 should come…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Feb 6, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Desert Ridge OpenPhoenix, Arizona. February 4, 2024 WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters def. (3) Mary Brascia, 11-2, 11-1. MATCH NOTES: CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Waters: 9, including…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jan 17, 2024Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Hyundai Masters.Rancho Mirage, California. January 14, 2024. MEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (10) Dylan Frazier def. (2) Federico Staksrud, 2-11, 11-7, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Staksrud…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Dec 5, 2023STATS WRAP: Championship Sunday at the CIBC PPA Tour FinalsMIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (4) Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, 11-1, 11-3, 11-4. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,064 shots.122 rallies.8.7 shots per…Jim Ramsey

JW and Dylan Trophy Hertz Gold cup

Recap · Nov 21, 2023Stats Wrap: Championship Sunday at the Hertz Gold Cup powered by TixrDAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA. NOVEMBER 19, 2023. . WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL: (2) Salome Devidze def. (5) Lacy Schneemann, 11-8, 12-10. MATCH NOTES: . CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Schneemann…Emma Santerre

Recap · Oct 16, 2023Championship Sunday Stats Wrap: Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships=== MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL === (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (2) Dylan Frazier and JW Johnson, 7-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-6. MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,647 shots. 179…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Sep 12, 2023Stats-Wrap: Baird Wealth Management Cincinnati Open Championship SundayMEN’S DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Ben Johns and Collin Johns def. (2) Dylan Frazier and J.W. Johnson, 11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8. Watch Here MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 2,658 shots. 172 rallies.Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Stats Preview: Newport Beach Championship Sunday=== MEN’S DOUBLES === RILEY NEWMAN and MATT WRIGHT: DYLAN FRAZIER and JW JOHNSON: === WOMEN’S DOUBLES === LUCY KOVALOVA and CALLIE SMITH: ANNA BRIGHT and ANDREA KOOP: === FUN…Jim Ramsey

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Florida First-Timers Make Championship Sunday SpecialBen Johns won a triple crown. Again. While for some, that may feel like a slightly boring outcome, it’s a testament to the legacy he’s built within the sport. Not…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023From Love Connection to Championship SundayJulian Arnold has never been shy. Arnold is a talker on the court, not afraid to show his emotions, and has a pretty loud forehand too, so when he started…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Ignatowich Wrestles His Way to Championship SundayJames Ignatowich had some choice words to share yesterday. He had just beaten No. 2 seed Jay Devilliers and earned a chance at his first PPA title. He looked comfortable…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023Contrast of Styles Sets up for a Fun Championship SundayRiley Newman and Matt Wright have a certain style. Anyone who watches pickleball knows what it is – relentless attack, fast-paced, and as Newman says, “Bombs away.” Collin and Ben…Andrew Gilman

Recap · Jul 11, 2023New Faces Will Play On Championship SundayOnce Ryan Sherry got himself out of Las Vegas last weekend, he ended up just fine. Now, it’s never easy to come back from vacation, but Sherry looked pretty pumped…PPA Tour

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